Kanalkond - Sangameshwar, Ratnagiri

Kanalkond is a village situated in the Sangameshwar tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 55 km from the tehsil headquarters in Devrukh and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Manaskond serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kanalkond village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanalkond is 565766. The village covers a total geographical area of 418 hectares and falls under the 415637 pincode. Ratnagiri is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Kanalkond village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Chiplun Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ratnagiri - Sindhudurg Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kanalkond

As per Census 2011, Kanalkond village has a total population of 690 people, consisting of 349 males and 341 females. The village has 155 households and a sex ratio of 977 females per 1,000 males. There are 68 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 458 literate and 232 illiterate residents.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kanalkond are given below:

Nearby Villages of Kanalkond

Kanalkond is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Kanalkond

Kanalkond is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ukshi, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ratnagiri to Kanalkond is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kanalkond

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Kanalkond village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Kanalkond

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kanalkond village are given below:

FAQs about Kanalkond